fagocytált

Fagocytált is the past participle of the Hungarian verb "fagocitál," which means to phagocytose or to engulf. Phagocytosis is a fundamental cellular process by which certain types of cells, known as phagocytes, engulf and remove foreign particles, pathogens, and cellular debris. This process is crucial for the immune system's defense against infection and for maintaining tissue homeostasis.

The term "fagocytált" therefore refers to something that has undergone phagocytosis. For instance, a bacterium that has been engulfed by a phagocyte would be described as having been "fagocytált." Similarly, cellular fragments or dead cells that are removed through this mechanism are also "fagocytált." The process typically involves the phagocyte extending its cell membrane to surround the target particle, forming a vesicle called a phagosome. This phagosome then fuses with lysosomes within the cell, where the engulfed material is degraded.

In the context of biological research or medical discussions in Hungarian, the term "fagocytált" is used to describe the state of being phagocytosed. It highlights the successful clearance or elimination of a substance or organism by cellular engulfment. Understanding the process of phagocytosis and the meaning of "fagocytált" is essential for comprehending cellular defense mechanisms and inflammatory responses.